--- title: "Home-Start Stirling — check charity number SC023619 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Stirling a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023619. the advancement of education charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-stirling retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:02:48.990Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Stirling is a registered charity (number SC023619) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £206,614 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Home-Start Stirling? Registered charity number SC023619 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £206,614 Website [www.homestartstirling.org.uk](http://www.homestartstirling.org.uk/) ## What does Home-Start Stirling do? We support families who have a child under the age of five who are experiencing challenges. In line with ‘The Promise’ our support can be extended to those with a child under 8 years, to enable families to be re-referred into our service. Using a flexible, relationship-based approach we build confidence in parents and carers to enable them to provide their children with the very best start in life. We respond to each family’s individual needs through our services of home-visiting and group work. We provide practical and emotional support within families homes to reduce barriers to engagement.… ## What causes is Home-Start Stirling registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Stirling yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Stirling is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=home-start-stirling&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homestartstirling.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Stirling a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Stirling is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023619) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Home-Start Stirling's charity number? Home-Start Stirling's charity number is SC023619. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023619? Search SC023619 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Home-Start Stirling do? We support families who have a child under the age of five who are experiencing challenges. In line with ‘The Promise’ our support can be extended to those with a child under 8 years, to enable families to be re-referred into our service. Using a flexible, relationship-based approach we build confidence in parents and carers to enable them to provide their children with the very best start in life. We respond to each family’s individual needs through our services of home-visiting and group work. We provide practical and emotional support within families homes to reduce barriers to engagement.… Does Home-Start Stirling have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Stirling. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Home-Start Stirling? Home-Start Stirling's website is http://www.homestartstirling.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC023619).